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How to get fromKochi to Dharamsalaby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Kochi to Dharamsala by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Kangra Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kangra Airport (DHM)plane plane COK - DHM
    9h 8m
    ₹15,327–27,650

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Chandigarhtrain train 12217
    2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Dharamshalabus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Semi Sleeper / ...
    2d 7h
    ₹2,077–12,022

  3. Bus via Ahmedabad

    1. Take the bus from Thoppumpady to Bengalurubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Anand Rao Circle to Paldibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ahmedabad to Delhibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Delhi to McLeodganj - Main Squarebus bus
    2d 10h

  4. Drive  2,864.6 km

    1. Drive from Kochi to Dharamsalacar car 2,864.6 km
    39h 37m
    ₹32,073–46,328

  5. Fly to Chandigarh International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane plane COK - IXC
    2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Dehrabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dehra to McLeod Ganjbus bus
    11h 26m
    ₹12,820–18,690

  6. Fly to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ)plane plane COK - ATQ
    2. Take the bus from Amritsar to McLeodganj - Main Squarebus bus
    14h 44m
    ₹12,527–18,760

  7. Fly to Jammu Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Jammu Airport (IXJ)plane plane COK - IXJ
    2. Take the train from Jammu Tawi to Pathankottrain train
    3. Take the bus from Pathankot to McLeodganj - Main Squarebus bus
    13h 14m
    ₹14,837–23,010

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ernakulam to Palakkadbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Palakkad to Madiwalabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Delhibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Delhi to McLeodganj - Main Squarebus bus
    3d

Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kangra Airport (DHM) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration9h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket₹13,934Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,502.3 km
  • Duration: 9h 8m

What companies run services between Kochi, India and Dharamsala, India?

IndiGo Airlines and Air India Limited fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kangra Airport (DHM) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thoppumpady to McLeodganj - Main Square via Bengaluru, KR Market, Ananda Rao Circle, Anand Rao Circle, Paldi, Sanyas Ashram, Ahmedabad, and Delhi in around 2d 10h.

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